Another 130 dead cats were found in freezers at a Vanderhoof property where the alleged hoarders had lived earlier
“The animals, many of whom were emaciated and suffering from upper respiratory infections, extreme flea infestations, urine scald, eye infections, dental issues, ear mites and wounds” are being cared for at several shelters, said Eileen Drever of the B.C. SPCA.
“Any time we are dealing with situations of animal hoarding it is devastating for both the animals and the people,” said Drever in a release. “We are just so glad that we were called in in time to rescue the remaining animals.” The B.C. SPCA seized 120 cats and three small dogs from “filthy” conditions in a Fort St. James trailer.“The majority of the cats were hiding in kitchen cupboards, under the fridge and under furniture in the sparsely decorated trailer. No water was present for any of the animals. Some dry cat food had been scattered on the floor, but the food was contaminated with urine and feces.”